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Documentary 1871 Second Issue $500 "Persian Rug"
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Lot No:412
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Cat No:R133

Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $500 "Persian Rug", choice centering with outstanding bright colors and detailed impressions, neat 1872 manuscript cancel; invisible repair at right center, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2006 P.S.E. and 2016 P.F. certificates. Scott No. R133  $17,500. A WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE CELEBRATED $500.00 LARGE PERSIAN RUG. A RARE STAMP IN ANY CONDITION AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY. Only 210 were issued, and it is safe to say that most examples are faulty to some degree. Scott Retail is for an example with small faults. The Kingsley census records 76 copies, and a handful are known outside of the census. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 9,500.00
Sold...US$ 9,500.00


Closed..Jun-01-2016, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 9500


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